Project management

When vacation time approaches, even project managers need to make sure they’re ready. Unlike other roles, a project manager can’t just clock out: projects keep going, teams need guidance, and deadlines don’t freeze. But what are the key steps a project manager needs to take to ensure work continues smoothly while they’re away? In this … Continue reading "Project Manager: what to do before going on vacation"

Performance management is not just some fancy business buzzword, but an essential tool for any project manager. Project management requires organizational skills as well as the ability to optimize team performance and ensure that objectives are met. This is where performance management comes into play. This approach allows project managers to continuously monitor, analyze, and … Continue reading "Performance management for project managers: 5 key techniques"

Choosing the right project management tools is essential for companies planning, executing, and monitoring their operations efficiently. In an increasingly competitive market, where remote teams have become the new normal, a project management tool must be flexible, collaborative, and capable of integrating with existing business processes. A software of this type must be comprehensive, flexible, … Continue reading "6 must-have features for a project management tool"

Regarding project management, one of the crucial aspects is setting expected results. These results must be clear, measurable, and realistic, as they provide a benchmark for all project team activities. The ability to set and measure these results is critical to the success of any project. In this article, we will explore how to define … Continue reading "Expected results in a project: How to set and measure them"

Many professionals immediately think of Excel as the solution for activity planning calendars. Although a commonly used program, Excel is not always the best choice for managing complex projects and daily activities. CONTENT Why Excel isn’t suitable for an activity planning calendar The importance of a digital activity planning calendar 1. Real-time collaboration 2. Advanced … Continue reading "Activity planning calendar: Excel? No, thanks!"

The Agile methodology is a project management methodology that uses short development cycles, so called “sprint”, to focus on continuous improvement in the development of a product or service. Thanks to its flexibility and agile methods, it has become a popular choice among companies that want to accelerate results and promote continuous adaptation to market … Continue reading "Agile methodology: advantages and disadvantages of an innovative method"

Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that affects many professionals, and project managers are no strangers to it. It is common to think, “I don’t deserve what I’ve achieved,” even when you have accomplished great things. The fear of not being good enough can develop into a fear of being exposed, affecting your career and … Continue reading "Impostor syndrome in project managers: how to overcome it"

The WBS examples in this article will help you understand how to break down a project in a clear and structured way. To ensure the success of a project, project managers need to know how to break down the project and, consequently, how to structure a WBS to ensure the success of a project. WBS … Continue reading "How to break down a project. Examples of WBS"

A strategic project plan is more than just an operational document: it is a guiding light for the team, a map that leads from the initial idea to the final delivery. A good plan helps manage resources, time, and priorities effectively, reducing risks and maximizing a project’s success. In this guide, you will learn how … Continue reading "How to create a strategic project plan"

A project lifecycle often involves many meetings with different purposes. One of these meetings is the so-called kick off meeting or preliminary project meeting. This meeting is an important communication tool between project manager, team and stakeholders. If organized and properly executed, a preliminary meeting can help the project manager in order to handle the … Continue reading "The kick off meeting: how to set up a project start meeting and get the best results"

In the project management sphere, project visibility is a strategic lever for ensuring that every stage progresses smoothly and efficiently. When the project team has a clear and up-to-date picture, communication and productivity improve significantly. In this article, we examine why project visibility is crucial and outline the steps and tools for enhancing it. CONTENT … Continue reading "Project visibility: how to keep everyone on the same page"

Work packages are a key concept in project management and represent the lowest level of a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure). Understanding what they are, how they are created and how they relate to the WBS is essential for planning complex projects in a clear and manageable way. In this article, you will discover: CONTENT What … Continue reading "Work packages: what are they and what relation do they have with wbs?"

Knowing how to manage multiple customers is a daily struggle. Without proper tools, you risk compromising customer relationships, losing current customers, and failing to promote your products or services. Let’s examine how to optimize customer management by leveraging best practices in customer relationship management and the features of Twproject. CONTENT Customer management: building blocks for … Continue reading "Manage multiple clients without missing deadlines"

In the project management field, the term “pilot project” is a cornerstone strategy for testing ideas, processes, or products before implementing them on a large scale. But what does it mean to launch a pilot project, what goals do you want to achieve, and what are the operational steps to follow to guarantee its success? … Continue reading "Pilot project: definition, goals, and operational phases"

In project management, time is as valuable a resource as budget or technical skills. Meeting deadlines is one of the most crucial challenges of modern project management. Whether for IT, marketing, or engineering projects, meeting set deadlines directly impacts the quality of deliverables and customer satisfaction. Let’s take a look at 5 effective strategies for … Continue reading "Project Time Management: 5 strategies for meeting deadlines"